Finding the Third Proportional to 69,338 and 135,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,338 and 135,220 is: 263,700.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,338 : 135,220 = 135,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,338/135,220 = 135,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,338x = 135,220 × 135,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,338x = 18,284,448,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,284,448,400/69,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,700.26
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